A Message To You Rudy

The Specials

BPM108 Key8BC MajorEnergySustainerCaribbeanSka & Rocksteady

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2:49·Released 2007·

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A Message To You Rudy

The Specials

1088B

Caribbean

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Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, energy rises (+6%), warm tonal match, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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110 BPM·9A·Caribbean

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Outkast

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105 BPM·8A·Caribbean

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108 BPM·7B·R&B

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Adjacent key (7b), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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About This Track

A Message To You Rudy by The Specials is a bass-forward Caribbean / Ska & Rocksteady track at 108 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 42% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.